Evacuation orders issued for 200-acre brush fire in Jurupa Valley

A brush fire that erupted in Jurupa Valley Friday forced evacuations and quickly grew to 200 acres.

The Pyrite Fire erupted around 5:20 p.m. near Pyrite Street and Granite Hill Drive, according to Cal Fire.

Fire officials initially said the fire was burning in “light flashy fuels” and estimated it at 15 acres…

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